Communication disorders

Free Bilingual Texting Service Helps Parents Worried About Their Child's Speech and Language Development

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Medical specialties, Human behavior, Human communication, Dyslexia, Speech and language pathology, Language acquisition, Communication disorders, Applied linguistics, Caregiver, Speech-language pathology, Language disorder, Language development

Speech and language disorders are among the most common disorders that young children experience.

Key Points: 
  • Speech and language disorders are among the most common disorders that young children experience.
  • Most speech and language disorders are highly treatable, but the earlier parents and caregivers seek help for their child, the better.
  • However, parents absolutely know their child best, and we always encourage them to trust their gut on matters related to their child's speech and language development.
  • http://www.asha.org/
    Bright by Text is a nationwide text messaging service that helps parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age 8 make the most of everyday interactions.

Helping concerned parents identify and understand developmental delay

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Saturday, February 20, 2021
Child development, Human communication, Developmental disabilities, Communication disorders, Language disorders, Speech and language pathology, Human behavior, Language

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Helping parents to identify and understand developmental delay in their child is crucial in ensuring children receive the necessary intervention and support as fast as possible.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Helping parents to identify and understand developmental delay in their child is crucial in ensuring children receive the necessary intervention and support as fast as possible.
  • Being concerned about a child's development and the potential for delay is something that occupies the minds of many parents and for good reason.
  • In the US, over 16.7% of children will experience some form of developmental delay.
  • Developmental delay may be present in any one of the different aspects of a child's development.

"Double Masking" and Hearing Loss: New Pandemic Realities Pose Additional Challenges for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Nervous system, Medical specialties, Otorhinolaryngology, Otology, Auditory system, Sound, Communication disorders, Audiology, Hearing loss, Hearing aid, Hearing, Facial expression

Since the beginning of the pandemic, necessary public health measures such as wearing masks and social distancing have presented significant daily challenges for people with hearing loss.

Key Points: 
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, necessary public health measures such as wearing masks and social distancing have presented significant daily challenges for people with hearing loss.
  • Masks also take away a person's ability to read lips and see facial expressions, both of which help people better understand what is being communicated.
  • ASHA recommends the following actions to help improve communication for those with hearing loss:
    Move to a quiet place if you can.
  • Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids.

Decibel Therapeutics and Invitae Announce Launch of Amplify™ Genetic Testing Program

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Health, Genetics, Other Science, Clinical trials, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Health sciences, Audiology, Deafness, Auditory neuropathy, Communication disorders, Genetic testing, Hearing loss, Medical genetics, Congenital hearing loss, Sensorineural hearing loss, DB-OTO, Invitae, Decibel Therapeutics

Decibel Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing transformative treatments to restore and improve hearing and balance, today announced a partnership with Invitae, a leading medical genetics company, to launch AmplifyTM, a no-charge genetic testing program to screen for the genetic cause of congenital hearing loss in children diagnosed with auditory neuropathy.

Key Points: 
  • Decibel Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing transformative treatments to restore and improve hearing and balance, today announced a partnership with Invitae, a leading medical genetics company, to launch AmplifyTM, a no-charge genetic testing program to screen for the genetic cause of congenital hearing loss in children diagnosed with auditory neuropathy.
  • This program seeks to provide much-needed answers to patients and families of patients who experience congenital, monogenic hearing loss.
  • AmplifyTM is available to individuals who meet the following criteria:
    AmplifyTM is a no-charge program that offers genetic testing for those who qualify.
  • Although genetic testing can confirm a potential diagnosis, the absence of a genetic alteration does not preclude a diagnosis of genetic hearing loss.

Miracle-Ear® Offering Free Hearing Exams at All of Its 1,500+ Locations Across the Country

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Retail, Consumer electronics, Other Health, Technology, Audio, Video, General Health, Mental health, Women, Medical devices, Seniors, MEN, Specialty, Family, Biotechnology, Consumer, Health, Medical specialties, Nervous system, Health sciences, Auditory system, Sound, Occupational safety and health, Communication disorders, Miracle-Ear, Hearing loss, Amplifon, Audiology, Hearing

Hearing tests are important because untreated hearing loss can lead to more serious health conditions such as dementia, social isolation and depression, says Dr. Thomas Tedeschi, Chief Audiology Officer for Amplifon Americas.

Key Points: 
  • Hearing tests are important because untreated hearing loss can lead to more serious health conditions such as dementia, social isolation and depression, says Dr. Thomas Tedeschi, Chief Audiology Officer for Amplifon Americas.
  • These exams not only help identify potential issues before they start, but they can also lead to successful treatment and care for those with confirmed hearing loss.
  • Recognizing this critical aspect of our health, Miracle-Ear is offering free hearing tests with a licensed hearing care provider at all its locations across the country.
  • Amplifon Americas, a division of Amplifon Group, is a leading provider of hearing health care solutions in the U.S. and Canada.

CES 2021 PenguinSmart's intelligent and individualized rehab therapy helps children improve speech and language delays

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Medical specialties, Health sciences, Health, Applied linguistics, Rehabilitation medicine, Communication disorders, Language delay, Speech-language pathology, Therapy, Rehabilitation, Occupational therapist, Atlanta Speech School

PenguinSmart is a digital healthcare startup that enables intelligent, individualized rehab therapy for all.

Key Points: 
  • PenguinSmart is a digital healthcare startup that enables intelligent, individualized rehab therapy for all.
  • Currently, there are not enough rehab professionals to meet the need because rehab therapy requires intensive and customized care.
  • First, their voice-based speech detection can identify speech and language delays in children in just 2 minutes.
  • Last, their online home intervention support services with licensed speech therapists allow parents to follow specialized learning plans for their children to improve their speech and language delays.

Quietum Plus Review: Natural Ingredients Supplement For Tinnitus Cure

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Audiology, Communication disorders, Deafness, Otorhinolaryngology, Food and drink, Kelp, Fenugreek, Hearing loss, Edible plants, Cuisine

It uses nine natural ingredients, including Fenugreek and Pacific Kelp, to make up this product.

Key Points: 
  • It uses nine natural ingredients, including Fenugreek and Pacific Kelp, to make up this product.
  • MUST SEE: "Shocking New Quietum Plus Report This May Change Your Mind"
    People develop hearing loss either congenitally or through acquired causes.
  • Quietum Plus comes in to lower the cost of preventative health by educating the masses on ways to better care for their ears.
  • Beyond this, it provides natural ingredients known to care for the overall hearing health.

Quietum Plus Review: Natural Ingredients Supplement For Tinnitus Cure

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 11, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Audiology, Communication disorders, Deafness, Otorhinolaryngology, Food and drink, Kelp, Fenugreek, Hearing loss, Edible plants, Cuisine

It uses nine natural ingredients, including Fenugreek and Pacific Kelp, to make up this product.

Key Points: 
  • It uses nine natural ingredients, including Fenugreek and Pacific Kelp, to make up this product.
  • MUST SEE: "Shocking New Quietum Plus Report This May Change Your Mind"
    People develop hearing loss either congenitally or through acquired causes.
  • Quietum Plus comes in to lower the cost of preventative health by educating the masses on ways to better care for their ears.
  • Beyond this, it provides natural ingredients known to care for the overall hearing health.

Otonomy Reports Positive Top-Line Results from Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of OTO-413 in Patients with Hearing Loss

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Audiology, Nervous system, Medical specialties, Deafness, Occupational safety and health, Otorhinolaryngology, Communication disorders, Hearing loss, Hearing, Sensorineural hearing loss, Diagnosis of hearing loss

Based on these results, the company plans to continue development of OTO-413 for the treatment of hearing loss.

Key Points: 
  • Based on these results, the company plans to continue development of OTO-413 for the treatment of hearing loss.
  • All subjects enrolled in this trial self-reported hearing difficulty in a noisy environment that was confirmed by speech-in-noise (SIN) testing.
  • Most of the patients enrolled in this trial also had moderately-severe hearing loss by standard testing in a quiet background.
  • We are excited to announce these positive top-line clinical results for OTO-413 that support its continued development for patients with hearing loss, said David A. Weber, Ph.D., president and CEO of Otonomy.

Revel + NovuHealth and TruHearing Partner to Drive Health Plan Members to Take Action for Hearing Health

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Audiology, Nervous system, Deafness, Occupational safety and health, Otorhinolaryngology, Medical specialties, Communication disorders, Hearing loss, Hearing aid, Hearing

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revel + NovuHealth, the nations leading healthcare consumer engagement, communication and technology company, and TruHearing, the market leader in hearing benefits, today announced a partnership designed to drive health plan members to take action for their hearing health.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revel + NovuHealth, the nations leading healthcare consumer engagement, communication and technology company, and TruHearing, the market leader in hearing benefits, today announced a partnership designed to drive health plan members to take action for their hearing health.
  • Together, to drive health plan members to care for their hearing health, TruHearing and Revel + NovuHealth announced a multi-channel digital messaging program aimed to inform members about options to address hearing loss, reduce logistical barriers, such as where to go or how to schedule an appointment, and ultimately, drive healthy action.
  • Hearing loss can be frustrating and stressful, and were honored to be TruHearings chosen partner to bring awareness to hearing health options and ultimately, empower members to take action sooner to get help with their hearing.
  • With a mission to improve the lives of Americans with hearing loss by offering affordable hearing healthcare services and hearing aids, TruHearing works with health plans, hearing healthcare professionals, and top-rated hearing aid manufacturers to connect members to affordable hearing healthcare.